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| Amblyseius | |
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| Amblyseius largoensis | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Mesostigmata |
| Family: | Phytoseiidae |
| Genus: | Amblyseius Berlese, 1914 |
| Type species | |
| Zercon obtusus Koch, 1839 | |
Amblyseius is a large genus of predatory mites belonging to the family Phytoseiidae. [1] Many members of this genus feed on other mites such as red spider mites, and also on thrips.[ citation needed ] Several species are popular as biological control agents to control these pests.[ citation needed ]